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You’ve halted all contact with a guy after a breakup, but now you’re left wondering…what’s he thinking? For most guys, a “no contact” period will make them realize how much they care about you or make them jealous, confused, or remorseful. It’s a time full of emotions, and we’ve put together a thorough list of what he might feel while you’re giving him the silent treatment. Read on to see how the male mind reacts during “no contact.”
This article is based on an interview with our licensed clinical psychologist and relationship coach, Sarah Schewitz, founder of Couples Learn. Check out the full interview here.
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- Every guy is different and will react to “no contact” in their own way. Be open and flexible about changing your tactics if it’s not panning out the way you hoped.Thanks
- Go “no contact” if you’re in an on-again off-again relationship where contact means you’ll eventually get back together.Thanks
- If you feel the need to communicate with him or express your feelings once in a while, it’s OK to break “no contact.”Thanks
References
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- ↑ https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/why-love-literally-hurts
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/having-sex-wanting-intimacy/201612/4-reasons-end-contact-your-ex
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/why-bad-looks-good/202111/missing-ex-could-be-why
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/fear-of-commitment-or-phobia
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201602/is-why-its-crucial-get-over-your-ex
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/auto-pilot-manual-override/202107/why-being-ignored-hurts-so-much
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/topics/anger/strategies-controlling
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/nurturing-self-compassion/201902/maintaining-confidence-throughout-the-dating-process
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/me-we/201406/the-7-stages-grieving-breakup
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/close-encounters/201609/whats-really-going-when-people-stay-in-touch-exes
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/202109/7-reasons-exes-get-back-together
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rediscovering-love/201708/10-reasons-why-some-people-cannot-let-go-ex
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/ex-move-on-quickly
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-tips-to-mend-a-broken-heart
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